Port Arthur Convention And Tourist Association is located in Port Arthur, TX. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Port Arthur Convention And Tourist Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Port Arthur Convention And Tourist Association generated $936.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTION OF TOURISM TO THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND SURROUNDING AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS - DESIGN AND PRINTING OF MAPS, RECREATIONAL GUIDES, VIDEO PRESENTATIONS AND OTHER MATERIAL PROMOTING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND SURROUNDING AREA.
DIRECT PROMOTION AND SPECIAL PROJECTS-DIRECT ADVERTISING OF PORT ARTHUR AND SURROUNDING AREA ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS AND SALES, AT COSTS OF PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS.
CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS - REPRESENTATION OF THE CITY AND AREA AT TOURISM AND TOUR PROVIDER CONVENTION AND WORKSHOPS, REPRESENTATION AT RECREATIONAL EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS AND COOPERATIVE PROMOTIONS WITH AREA TOURISM.
TOUR RECEPTIONS AND PROMOTIONS - HOSTING TOUR GROUPS TO AREA ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS PROVIDING HOSPITALITY AND ANEMITIES TO PROMOTE TOURS TO THE AREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Barbara Smith Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Ed Kestler Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Orlando Ciramella Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Debora Asbury-Scott Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Tony Nguyen Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Patti Salter Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $935,763 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $935,763 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $646 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $936,409 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $322,210 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $65,266 |
Payroll taxes | $24,433 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,226 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,000 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,851 |
Insurance | $3,942 |
All other expenses | $59,274 |
Total functional expenses | $1,039,172 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $176,676 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,055 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,177 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $213,959 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,284 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $37,284 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,675 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $213,959 |